"Rare 'Devil Comet' 12P/Pons-Brooks Visible in Night Sky, Won't Return for Decades"
TL;DR
The "devil comet," officially known as Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, is currently visible in the night sky and will make a rare appearance during the total solar eclipse on April 8. Astronomers are intrigued by its horned appearance and recent outbursts, and are urging sky-gazers to observe it before it moves into the daytime sky. The comet only completes one orbit around the sun about every 71 years, making this a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for close study.
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